Property Type:
Cottage
Sleeping Capacity:
5
Rates:
€-460 - 460
Description of Holiday Cottage
Our Termas da Azenha is situated just outside the small village of Pedrogão do Pranto at the foot of the valley slopes and within the valley of the river Pranto. The river Pranto is a tributary of the river Mondego, the main river which flows into the Atlantic Ocean a few miles further down the valley.
As we are situated on the boundary of forest and water we do have two ecosystems holding a very rich mixture of flora and fauna. This area alone is home to around 300 species of birds, a lot of remarkable birds are easy to spot and visit our wetlands frequently; blue kingfisher, heron, stork and flamingo.
There is a great variety of pine-, fruit- and foliage trees. The rivers and estuaries around our bath house are filled with all sorts of fish, river lobster, shrimp and frogs. We also spot foxes, rabbits, hares and bats. The area in the valley is often used for fishing and hunting.
The area is very well suited for day walks, bike rides and horse riding.
The vicinity of the beautiful Atlantic coast, Figueira da Foz and the quiet beaches of Lavos and Leirosa make it a perfect place for nature and sun lovers who come to seek clean air and time for themselves. The medicinal water from our springs is therefore an extra attraction.
Although the bathhouse has not properly been used for the last 10 years before we settled in, we still daily welcome local guests; some of them come from far, to take home a few litres of water or soak themselves in one of our healing baths filled with spring water.
This region is not only well suited for nature lovers, guests who come to soak up some of Portugal's finest culture find themselves surrounded by lots of opportunities to explore. Coimbra, the city of universities is only 25 miles away. The excavations of the ancient Roman stronghold of Conimbriga are a mere 16 miles away.
Scuba Facilities
You will take your first jump, o baptismo, like the Portuguese say, in a swimmingpool in Figueira da Foz. Figueira is a charming little city next to the coast, and very close to your Residence : the Termas da Azenha. You can choose for a day, meaning : one hour theory and explanation about the equipment, 2 hours diving and practising in the pool, or you can do a whole week. The program for a (5 days) is: Every day from 10:00 – 13:00 theory and 16:00 – 19:00 practising in the pool or ocean. You'll be at least two days at sea, at Figueira, Peniche or Sessimbra. Transport is included. The place to dive depends on the tide, the waves and wheather conditions. The use of equipment is included. You'll have to arrange your own lunch but there are everywhere nice little restaurants.
Beaches / Coast
Distance to the nearest beach 12 km. There are touristic, crowded beaches with volleybal, basketbal, footbalfields, a fair, circus etc., but there are also lovely quiet broad beaches with not a soul in sight, even in the middle of the summer! Take your pick and enjoy the variety.
Special Interest
We provide special walking holidays and workshops mosaicmaking. Mosaics is a speciality of the Termas da Azenha. Or how about taking a romantic bath in one of the old tubs, with candle light? Or a moonlit walk or dito swim on one of the nearby beaches .... For daytime fun there is a river nearby to fish and there is a nice lake at 30 km. There are many daytrips in the surroundings.
Further Details
We provide meals on our terrace or in your own holidayhouse. Many people like that on their arrivalday, and some enjoy the company (and the food) that much, that they come for dinner every day! The houses are selfcatering and there are many restaurants and café's in the neighbourhood. We have our own little café, which is open in summer.